What you need to know about street closures, public transportation in Chicago for Lollapalooza
CHICAGO (WLS) -- One of the largest music festivals in the U.S. is returning to Grant Park in Chicago this August.
Lollapalooza kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 3 and runs until Sunday, Aug. 6. Whether you have tickets or not, Chicago officials are letting travelers know about what to expect for their commute near Grant Park.
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Here are the street closures you need to know about connected to the four-day festival.
The city of Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communications, OEMC, released a reminder of all the street, curb lane and sidewalk closures in effect before, during and after the festival.
Traffic controllers will be near the area to help direct traffic, but OEMC said it advises motorists to seek alternate routes.
Street closures:
Balbo Drive from Columbus Drive to DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Closed through Sunday, Aug. 13: Balbo Drive closure extends to Michigan Avenue on Monday, July 31 at 8 p.m. and remains closed through Monday, Aug. 7.
Jackson Drive from Columbus Drive to DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Closed through Saturday, Aug. 12: Jackson Drive closure extends to Michigan Avenue on Monday, July 31 at 8 p.m. and remains closed through Monday, Aug. 7.
Columbus from Monroe Street to Roosevelt Road
Closed Monday, July 31 at 8 p.m. through Monday, Aug. 7: Additional northbound center lanes on Columbus Drive from 13th Street to Roosevelt Road will be closed on Monday, July 31 at 8 p.m., with Columbus Drive reopening on Monday, Aug. 7.
Congress Pkwy/Circle
Closed from Michigan Avenue to Columbus Drive on Monday, July 31 at 8 p.m. and remains closed through Monday, Aug. 7.
Monroe Street from Michigan Avenue to DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Closed Wednesday, Aug. 3 through 6:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7 at 7 a.m.
For more information, visit Chicago.gov/OEMC.
Public transportation:
In anticipation of traffic and road closures during the festival, CTA and Metra are teaming up for a "Transitpalooza," with increased service during Lollapalooza.
Aug. 3-6, Metra will change its schedule and run extra trains with added railcars to accommodate the crowds during the festival.
CTA's Yellow Line service will be extended until midnight during Lollapalooza.
Festival-goers should keep an eye out for signs pointing towards bus routes taking riders from Grant Park to Union and Olgilvie stations. If you are a Metra rider looking for a ride to Grant park, CTA recommends taking the #126 Jackson bus from Union Station or if you are coming from Ogilvie Transportation Center, take the #J14 Jeffery Jump.
CTA passes are $5 for a one-day pass, $15 for a three-day pass and $20 for a seven-day pass. Riders can also use pay-as-you go rides by using contactless methods of payment like Apple Pay, Android Pay, Samsung Pay or contactless credit and debit cards.
Metra passes include a weekday $10 Day Pass for unlimited rides on all lines and a weekday $6 Day Pass for the three fare zones closest to downtown. On weekends, there are $10 weekend passes and $7 Saturday or Sunday passes. Riders can purchase these passes on the Ventra app.
For more information about public transportation visit transitchicago.com/lollapalooza or metra.com.
